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How to get fromMinneapolis to Ballston Spaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ballston Spa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MSP - ALB
    8h 14m
    $198–1,008

  2. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane MSP - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain train
    9h 13m
    $142–761

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    27h 9m
    $654–1,054

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus bus
    35h 8m
    $257–397

  5. Drive  1,210.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Ballston Spacar car 1,210.1 mi
    20h 29m
    $207–299

  6. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MSP - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus
    10h 38m
    $425–1,064

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    28h 50m
    $518–860

Minneapolis to Ballston Spa by tram, train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$654Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,011.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Rt 50 & High St via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 27h 9m.

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